b'sponsor-a-scholar is a comprehensive, individualized college access program serving motivatedstudents attending Philadelphias public high schools. students matriculate in 9th grade and receive the support, resources, and opportunities they need to be admitted to and graduate college. Sponsor-A-Scholar is currently accepting students in the high School Classes of 2023and 2024.College Connection oers personalized college guidance and support to driven students attendingPhiladelphias public, public charter, and parochial high schools. students are admitted in 11thgrade and have access to a range of resources and one-to-one support to help them navigatethe college admissions process, transition to college, and earn their degrees. College Connection is currently accepting students in the high School Class of 2022.each Philadelphia Futures scholar works with a College success advisor, who supports the scholarsthrough their college years with ongoing intensive, individualized guidance on academic, personal,and financial issues, navigating obstacles before they become barriers to success. through the Career Futures initiative, collegians have multiple opportunities to prepare for post-gradcareers, including resum workshops, job shadowing, and paid internships.Outreach Futures brings Philadelphia Futures expertise in supporting the college aspirations offirst-generation-to-college students to the broader community. Philadelphia Futures works withcommunity partners to oer customized programming, workshops, and resources to Philadelphiahigh school students and their families as they navigate the college admissions process. outreach Futures is currently accepting requests for the 2020-2021 academic year.the ellis trust for girls provides financial resources for high school girls living in low-income, single-parent homes to help prepare them for postsecondary success. girls attending Philadelphiaspublic and public charter schools may apply for grants to fund enrichment activities, college prepprogramming, summer academic experiences, or other meaningful endeavors. girls attendingparochial and independent schools may apply for tuition assistance.Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The 2021-2022 application for parochial and independentschool girls will be available in January 2021.Philadelphia FuturesFor more information about Philadelphia Futures programs and services, visit www.philadelphiafutures.orgor call 215-790-1666./PhiladelphiaFutures @PhillyFutures @PhillyFutures /PhiladelphiaFutures'